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SANDPOINT — A longtime volunteer and auxiliary chairman at Bonner County Health has been recognized by the Idaho Hospital Association.
Margo Johnson is the recipient of the 2026 Leader of Volunteer Excellence Award, recognizing her extraordinary commitment to BGH and the community.
The Leader of Volunteer Excellence Award recognizes outstanding volunteer leadership and service within Idaho hospitals and health systems.
“Her generosity, compassion and commitment have created a legacy of inspiring all of us for many years to come,” chief HR officer Shannon Barnes said in a BGH news release.
BGH congratulates Margo Johnson on this well-deserved statewide recognition, according to the news release.
For nearly 28 years, Johnson has been a familiar and trusted presence at BGH, contributing more than 11,300 volunteer hours in service to patients, staff and fellow volunteers. Johnson’s 11,300-plus hours of service represent far more than a remarkable number; they reflect nearly three decades of showing up, lending a hand and making a difference.
“Bonner General Health is a better place because of Margo,” Barnes said.
Johnson has held every office within the Bonner General Health Auxiliary and has served as chairwoman for the past 11 years. During her time, she has helped lead fundraising efforts, generating more than $100,000 through events and donations. Those funds have directly supported departments throughout Bonner General Health, providing equipment, resources and education scholarships to staff.
Johnson’s impact extends far beyond fundraising. She helps place new volunteers where their talents can best serve the organization; organizes volunteer appreciation lunches, holiday celebrations and special events; and works to ensure volunteers feel valued and connected.
Her compassion is equally evident in the individual moments that often go unseen. Johnson was recently recognized as BGH’s Volunteer of the Month after taking extra care to assist a visually impaired patient through the hospital — one example of the attentiveness and kindness she brings to her volunteer service each day.
At 86, Johnson continues to volunteer with remarkable energy and dedication, always willing to step in wherever help is needed. Her decades of service have touched countless patients, caregivers, volunteers and community members, and have helped make the BGH Auxiliary an enduring source of support for the hospital.
For more information, visit bonnergeneral. org.
